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21-Slam salute: Who has said what about Nadal

21-Slam salute: Who has said what about Nadal

Rafael Nadal on Sunday became the most successful men's Grand Slams player when a second Australian Open gave him a record 21st title, taking him one ahead of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

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N.Ireland marks 50 years since 'Bloody Sunday'

N.Ireland marks 50 years since 'Bloody Sunday'

Relatives of 13 civil rights protesters shot dead in Northern Ireland by British soldiers 50 years ago demanded justice on Sunday, as they commemorated one of the darkest days in modern UK history.

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Grand manners: obsessive Nadal makes tennis history

Grand manners: obsessive Nadal makes tennis history

Finicky to the point of distraction, Rafael Nadal cuts an instantly recognisable figure on court with idiosyncrasies that are regarded as charming by his fans but often irritating by opponents.

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Dupont and Ntamack called up to France Six Nations squad

Dupont and Ntamack called up to France Six Nations squad

World player of the year Antoine Dupont and his Toulouse half-back partner Romain Ntamack have been called up to the France squad after recovering from Covid-19, the French Rugby Federation announced on Sunday.

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'Celebration of queerness': S.Africa drag queens keep scene alive

'Celebration of queerness': S.Africa drag queens keep scene alive

A leggy blonde sashays with the grace of a Hollywood star then drops into the splits, mesmerising an enthusiastic Johannesburg audience not used to watching major shows by international drag queens.

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Nadal comes from two sets down to make history with 21st Slam

Nadal comes from two sets down to make history with 21st Slam

Rafael Nadal roared back from two sets down to win a titanic five-set duel with Daniil Medvedev and claim a record 21st Grand Slam men's title in the Australian Open final on Sunday.

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Brignone and Huetter share Super-G honours in Olympic boost

Brignone and Huetter share Super-G honours in Olympic boost

Federica Brignone said Sunday's joint-first with Cornelia Huetter in the final World Cup Super-G race before the Winter Olympics will give her a lot of confidence going to Beijing.

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Hovland nets Dubai Desert Classic after final round fireworks

Hovland nets Dubai Desert Classic after final round fireworks

Viktor Hovland made a remarkable final round charge to defeat Richard Bland in the first play-off hole and win the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday.

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Russia says wants 'respectful' ties with US

Russia says wants 'respectful' ties with US

Russia said Sunday it wants "mutually respectful" relations with the United States and denied posing a threat to Ukraine, as the UK said it was preparing fresh sanctions against Moscow.

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Liverpool sign Colombian star Diaz from Porto

Liverpool sign Colombian star Diaz from Porto

Colombian international winger Luis Diaz signed for Premier League side Liverpool on Sunday from Portuguese side FC Porto, which will place further doubt on the future of their Egyptian star Mohamed Salah.

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